Making a big wooden sphere

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3 жыл бұрын

I have wanted to make a large sphere from a single section through a log so that the grain is continuous all the way around the sphere. About two years ago, I turned two bowl blanks from opposite sides of the same cherry log. They are now dry and ready to be finished. I needed a little more dimension between the two halves so that they would form a sphere. I made a segmented piece to fit between the two bowl halves. Using the CNC, I cut into the rim of the two bowls and into the new segmented space section, forming a geometric wavy pattern for the segmented section. I wood turned the insert and the two halves into a sphere on the lathe. Some say it looks like Jupiter.
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@brandon7671 3 жыл бұрын

These go to 11. Love it.

@YassifiedQueens 3 жыл бұрын

Why didn't he just make 10 longer?

@peterharkness3547 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing skill and patience. Sitting here at 8am on a cold, dark, wet Scottish morning, with a coffee, enjoying watching a craftsman working. I'm now inspired to go out to my cave later and make a shelf.

@dvdspndl 3 жыл бұрын

Your video titles are always an underestimation. Every single time I think "Well, making a big sphere. We've had enough of that". Then I think "It's Frank, he wouldn't put a boring video out". I'm never disappointed.

@mikebMN 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, the camera shot that shows what you are trying to do really helped me understand what you are trying to do while making a sphere. It also made it very clear how easy it would be to just continuosly be chasing the sphere.

@benshotgungaming9753 3 жыл бұрын

Your projects, your editing, your narration all have a beautiful magical touch from the beginning to end. I love your content so much! Merry Christmas to you and your family good Sir!

@jesper1406 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely agree with you...

@167curly 3 жыл бұрын

Frank; your ingenuity never ceases to amaze me. I wionder how often you resharpen your turning chisels off-camera? I'm sure they're the secret to perfect lathe-work.

@woodspirit52 3 жыл бұрын

Love the sphere. That was a great idea. Your comment about gloves using the disk sander reminded me of an incident I had 40 years ago during my machinist apprenticeship. I had some small metal pieces I was deburring using the large disk sander. The pieces were getting hot, so I used a shop rag to hold them. The loose end of the shop rag got sucked into disk and exploded. Luckily I didn't have the rag wrapped around my hand. The rag was red and there was red snow all over the shop. That was the last time I did that.

@renmcl6585 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful. You are definitely the best thing on KZfaq. Thank you for sharing

@frankmakes 3 жыл бұрын

Aww

@Dysiode 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! That looks way better than I anticipated! Finish really is magic

@elisabethreeves1786 3 жыл бұрын

I finally got what you meant when you say “take off half of the difference.” That visual with he arrows helped a lot!

@alastairmackay4589 3 жыл бұрын

You bring the mind of a mathematician and the skill of an engineer to the art of carpentry.

@barthanes1 3 жыл бұрын

Stellar work again. Great idea book matching the grain patern across the sphere. I want to stare at it in person for about 20 minutes.

@travwilson7827 3 жыл бұрын

Great job. As it spins on the lathe it looks a bit like Jupiter. Might be an idea for a sphere turning project to use up scraps.

@kenc2257 3 жыл бұрын

The sphere turned out super. Unique and beautiful.

@paulmarmureanu4985 3 жыл бұрын

The level of dedication when editing the video is it's simply unbelievable. Things that look simple are actually eating soo mush time and the fact that you are actually take your time to move the camera, work, move the camera and soo on and then edit it all deserves appreciation. I am looking at you videos for quite some time and and this is by far my favorite Chanel.

@paulmarmureanu4985 3 жыл бұрын

I hope that what I just said makes sense. English is not my first language. :)

@paulmarmureanu4985 3 жыл бұрын

That and your Chanel pushed me to star working with wood and I just love it

@jbb5470 3 жыл бұрын

Frank, I really admire your craftsmanship! As I watched this video I realized how much thought must have went into creating the sphere. Amazing vision and fore thought. Always a joy to watch you create. Thank you for posting!!

@2H80vids 3 жыл бұрын

I love that you put so much time, effort and skill into making something which is completely useless: stunningly beautiful, probably wonderfully tactile, but utterly pointless. I love it!! 👌👍 I suppose, thinking about it, if something is this decorative - it isn't pointless.😁

@167curly 3 жыл бұрын

I enjoy your chuckles and non-technical terms like " bumpy bits" etc, Frank. That was an amazing project! Merry Christmas to you and yours.

@mdizzle9482 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful! My boys and I love watching your videos!

@206coconutz 3 жыл бұрын

Born from curiosity, formed by skill, and a well-tooled shop. Fantastic results!

@HiVizCamo 3 жыл бұрын

The timing of your "These go to 11" edit is perfect :D

@linkfain1 3 жыл бұрын

It's been really awesome watching your evolution over the years in how you apply your skills to the craft. I remember watching your first video attempting a ball of wood and talking about chasing spheres. Now you're at a point where the lines between wood working and artistry are blurring even further. Not so much being concerned with things looking perfect and traditionally pleasing to the eye, but taking risks and making things because they're "interesting" and creating beautiful new things in the process. The added benefit of them looking amazing is gaining even further abstract ideas like making a bowl with spikes in a future project. These are the reasons i love this channel. From cabinetry for your pantry, to wild bowls, and abstract spheres. It's more like wood sculpting rather than wood working at this point.

@iamkaioken 3 жыл бұрын

Your channel continues to bring joy Frank. Thank you for making us feel like a part of your workshop, the drive to create is always given a boost after watching. Happy Holidays to you and your family, look forward to '21 with all of the amazing makers out there!!!

@everennui1 3 жыл бұрын

I really like the juxtaposition of the very human 90* angles of the lighter wood and how they're seamlessly part of a very natural looking perfectly imperfect grain of an old tree. I wish I could read those rings sometimes. Just to know it's story. Sometimes you see a little divet in the rings and you think maybe the tree was injured and then it took 12 years to recover. Or whatever the case may be. Really cool video as always Frank.

@NOLAMarathon2010 3 жыл бұрын

Oddly enough, degree symbols can be produced by Alt+0176---> 90°.

@zweg1321 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful as always

@rea59 3 жыл бұрын

Gorgeous sphere! I love the way you explain every step and the thinking process. I have all similar equipment and your videos just fill my head with more and more ideas. Great work. I look forward to the next project.

@keithspencersr.6806 3 жыл бұрын

Love this project, the grain is so beautiful

@DraysWorkshop 3 жыл бұрын

Does anyone else always make the “popping” sound out loud when Frank pops in the shot? Kinda like a game I play 😂. I have watched your videos for years now, and I have enjoyed every minute of it my friend! Have a Merry Christmas!

@the_cheese 3 жыл бұрын

I really like how this came out; as you say, the geometric pattern of the inset band really sets off the natural woodgrain of the two ends. Great video, Frank!

@judithriffel01 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your projects. Your videos are some of the best on you tube.

@11jdstein 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing how everything lines up with the creative ring between. Beautiful!

@JohnMGibby 3 жыл бұрын

I love your work, expertise and storytelling. Excellent work. Merry Christmas.

@aliciapeacock4662 3 жыл бұрын

Wow. I am always amazed by your sharing. This is a fabulous example of whimsy led creativity. Your editing is extremely skilful. I found you via Rainfall Projects and I have stayed because of ideas like this one.

@DIYBuilds 3 жыл бұрын

IT GOES TO 11

@OurFrenchHouseRenovation 3 жыл бұрын

stunning work, so much respect for your knowledge and workmanship...

@frasermoffatt1817 3 жыл бұрын

Can't beat a woodworking video with a cameo by Nigel Tufnel!

@nutsmcflurry3737 3 жыл бұрын

The Wonderful Whimsical World of Frank Howarth.

@danaowen9014 3 жыл бұрын

I liked this sphere very much, each one seems to get better and better.Keep experimenting.

@clairecahoon3413 3 жыл бұрын

the ability to hunt down your years old footage baffles me, keep it up mate

@tonyv3860 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome. I love your creativity and your turning skills. Thanks for sharing.

@MrGeroth 3 жыл бұрын

Just amazing. Your projects are beyond amazing. Thanks for sharing.

@nobodyfromnowhere6932 3 жыл бұрын

thanks Frank. Your narration is fantastic

@Aeidotronics 3 жыл бұрын

New favorite turning project.

@FromTheHeartWoodMK 3 жыл бұрын

I'm never disappointed by your simply revolutionary use of the CNC table, you are an honor to the craft sir!

@rylch44 3 жыл бұрын

Frank always has such inspiring art/woodworking. Absolutely love following your channel.

@MakeSomething 3 жыл бұрын

I always love celebrating over hiding! Absolutely beautiful!

@frankmakes 3 жыл бұрын

Celebrate!

3 жыл бұрын

@@frankmakes hi Frank As usual a pure pleasure to watch your videos May I ask you if you would sell this work if art? Regards form Vienna austria Tobias

@steveadkisson2921 3 жыл бұрын

That should be in an art gallery!!!

@Oscar-zi2pp 3 жыл бұрын

Always such calming videos

@gkkent 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing to see how you leverage your CNC in your creative process!!

@StephanieElizabethMann 3 жыл бұрын

I like the spherical shape. The lighter colour of the insert sets the grain off well. I think it gives an extra dimension to the whole.

@grannyflatgarage7599 3 жыл бұрын

It looks like Jupiter! I love it!

@danieldordal9148 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the pinal tap reference! Loved it!

@daiprout323 3 жыл бұрын

Utterly brilliant in every way, as usual. Thanks Frank

@5chr4pn3ll 3 жыл бұрын

That is pretty neat. Like square Borg bits integrating into some organism. Accentuating the different inserts might also be really cool, if you want to take the effect even further.

@wandapiedra8973 3 жыл бұрын

STUNNING!! Magnificent piece.👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👍❤️

@eatenkate 3 жыл бұрын

Yes! Spikes! Interesting rims! I'm here for all of it!

@dwise571 3 жыл бұрын

And if you do one with spikes in the next few months it can be your Covid-19 Memorial Sphere!

@nashvillain171 3 жыл бұрын

10:04 "But in this process, I don't really need to be dainty with the glue." Proceeds to be dainty with the glue. 😂😂😂

@andrejohnson6731 3 жыл бұрын

This cherry is gorgeous! Beautiful project.

@johnnewton1973 3 жыл бұрын

I've heard you use the term "chasing the sphere to zero" and "taking off half the distance" throughout your videos. The visualization you showed this time with the shadow of the extra and the underlying solid sphere and the two arrows... that was excellent, and really helped those ideas click in my mind. I had heard what you said before, but this visual gave me a much deeper understanding. Thank you for that detail, it was great.

@ChadWalber 3 жыл бұрын

That pattern would be great as just a bowl rim! Looks great Frank,

@davidpettriess9286 3 жыл бұрын

The grain of the two halves lines up really nice, very cool!

@taylankarakaya3357 Жыл бұрын

you really enjoy life and what you do man im really glad for you

@rgarlinyc 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent job - thanks for filming it all so well, too!

@heermatt 3 жыл бұрын

I remember in a past video about making spheres, you mentioned that you can end up chasing the sphere on the lathe until there is no material left. The image of removing half the difference made that click for me. Thanks for showing that!

@frankmakes 3 жыл бұрын

I had a really good example that I could capture on video for that I'm really glad it helps

@barmetler 3 жыл бұрын

You must be so organized, because you always seem to have footage from when you turned the blanks like years ago. Cool that you keep all of them, and have them handy when you make a project!

@hebierob 3 жыл бұрын

Crazy amazing! Stunning even!

@pebkacz 3 жыл бұрын

Outstanding job. Blows my mind.

@davidgrahham1057 3 жыл бұрын

Always so happy when a new video from you comes out, Frank!

@busenitzcustomwoodworks6768 3 жыл бұрын

Who can watch this and give it a thumbs down??? Another cool innovative project!

@griersco 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing project as always! Thanks Frank!

@paulurbaniak2242 3 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful piece! I also like the idea of a small flat spot on one side of the sphere, so it doesn't need a stand and can freely sit on a surface. A stand would take away from the piece in my opinion. I also really like the maple, such gorgeous wood!

@lorenzograsso6947 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Frank, here's a quick tip if I may: before putting the sphere between the cups you can mark the center of the sphere doing a shallow groove with a narrow parting tool instead of using the pencil. Then you rotate the sphere 90 degrees when putting it between the cups, making sure you have the groove parallel to the bed of the lathe. Now you start turning until you get to the bottom of the groove, that is your reference. In this way you know you have a perfect sphere of the size that you decided, without having to pay attention to remove only the high spots. Hope this could be helpful, beautiful video as always, it is thanks to you that I started turning and enjoy wood so much!!!

@garypage9545 3 жыл бұрын

I see a Charlie Brown Death Star... It looks awsome.

@kobiekaasjager4822 3 жыл бұрын

Good evening Frank you always come up with something interesting and amazing, I was glued to the screen, it is a magnificent and spectacular sphere.

@uniqko 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful sphere

@420Heretic 3 жыл бұрын

Way cool! Great edit. Thanks for sharing!

@s0x18840 3 жыл бұрын

wow frank, this looks amazing! I really like the design.

@Lutzboater 3 жыл бұрын

Another amazing project. Always glad to see when you have posted a new video. Merry Christmas to you and your family!!

@WolfRidgeWoodworking 3 жыл бұрын

Great project and sphere Frank! You are a huge inspiration for me. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and your family. - Ed

@teamlopez 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Frank. Your video was a nice way to start my Sunday.

@mopemaster 3 жыл бұрын

The "these go to eleven scene" made my day! Great work with the sphere Frank. :)

@latherookie 3 жыл бұрын

Fantabulous! This is definitely in the top 5! Can't wait to see what comes out next. Merry Christmas.

@usernamempk 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Mr. H. Merry Christmas!

@shannahmiller 3 жыл бұрын

This is a beautiful piece. I'll be really interested in seeing the spikes, too, whenever you make them.

@TheDistur 3 жыл бұрын

Cool project! Interesting use of CNC also!

@WHATAGIRLWANTS2009 3 жыл бұрын

Frank, conceptually really cool. I like the idea of re-creating the matched sphere from two separate pieces. Maybe take it to next step with a third wood or original wood in the stepped band.

@Ko6pa 3 жыл бұрын

Thumbs up, great project Frank as always !

@DickvanZanten 3 жыл бұрын

Nice! Frank, there is a simple method for getting an absolutely true sphere. The trick is to take a funnel large enough to contain about 2/5 of the final sphere and mount it on the drive side. Then coat it with fairly course sandpaper on the inside. Take a similar funnel and mount that on the stationary side and coat with the same sanding paper. Put your sphere-to-be in between and let the bench rotate slowly at first until it rotates of its own. Then crank up the revs slowly and wait until purely spherical. Than finish-sand and finish. (Does produce a shit-load of dust though) Cheers, Dick

@OOOHBILLY 3 жыл бұрын

It looks amazing!!! Great work Frank!

@ScrapwoodCity 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful!

@NathanMcCarthyCOA 3 жыл бұрын

You do absolutely AMAZING work. I wish I could do half as well as you. Cheers!

@AndrewR74 3 жыл бұрын

Very cool. Thanks for sharing. I hope you and your family have a fantastic Christmas.

@adh8421 3 жыл бұрын

I think you should take this as a design basis for a bowl or storage container rather than just an ornamental object. Carry the "seam" further up from the center on one "side" but don't glue it in place and allow the top portion to be separated. The ridges will prevent the lid from sliding off and you have the perfect place to hide any number of things (candy, coins, lint...whatever you want) from those that are unaware of the functionality of the sphere! You could also create interlocking bowls that nest together but can be separated when needed. Looking forward to more!